noun 1. the large plant family Leguminosae (or Fabaceae), typified by herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, and vines having usually compound leaves, clusters of irregular, keeled flowers, and fruit in the form of a pod splitting along both sides, and including beans, peas, acacia, alfalfa, clover, indigo, lentil, mesquite, mimosa, and peanut.

[li-gyoo-muh n] /lɪˈgyu mən/ noun, Biochemistry. 1. a globulin obtained from the seeds of leguminous and other plants. /lɪˈɡjuːmɪn/ noun 1. a protein obtained mainly from the seeds of leguminous plants

noun, Usually, leg warmers 1. a footless, stockinglike knitted covering for the leg, usually worn over tights, trousers, boots, etc., for warmth, as in a dance class or while exercising, or as a fashion accessory. /ˈlɛɡˌwɔːmə/ noun 1. one of a pair of garments resembling stockings without feet, usually knitted and brightly coloured, often worn […]

[leg-wurk] /ˈlɛgˌwɜrk/ noun 1. or research involving extensive walking or traveling about, usually away from one’s office, as in gathering data for a book, a legal action, etc. 2. action of the as executed by an athlete, dancer, etc. /ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk/ noun 1. (informal) work that involves travelling on foot or as if on foot noun […]

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